Category: happenings at the library

ACL Goes On Summer Hiatus

We’ll be back with regular hours on Tuesday September 8th. The ACL will re-open on Tuesday, September 8th Thanks to everyone for a tremendous summer season!  

Read NOW, Discuss in September: The ACL Book Club Their Eyes Were Watching God on Saturday September 12th at 11:00 am

Our next ACL Book Club selection is Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston. We will meet on Saturday, September 12th at 11:00 am.  Books are available at the library–we plan to meet every 6 weeks or so.  We’ll choose the next book when we meet in September; bring your suggestions. ​ About… Continue reading Read NOW, Discuss in September: The ACL Book Club Their Eyes Were Watching God on Saturday September 12th at 11:00 am

Acoustic Folk Music Concert at the ACL ~ Molly Tuttle & John Mailander ~ Thursday, September 17th at 7:30 pm

The ACL is delighted to host an upcoming “Live At The Library” concert, a Newton Family Singers production. Molly Tuttle & John Mailander Thursday, September 17th Doors open at 7:30pm $20 Donation requested Seats are limited.  Please RSVP to nfsconcerts@gmail.com to reserve your seat. ​Acoustic folk concert at the ACL on Thursday, Sept 17th Molly Tuttle… Continue reading Acoustic Folk Music Concert at the ACL ~ Molly Tuttle & John Mailander ~ Thursday, September 17th at 7:30 pm

Thanking Our ACL Garden Club Volunteers

We have enjoyed a glorious summer gardening at the ACL because of our dedicated garden volunteers.  We are so thankful to these wonderful gardeners who have shared their time and talents with us over the past several weeks: Liz Noon Freda Piecuch Penny Caponigro Maria Bueche Sally Pian Russ Wiggin Alla Webster Rebecca Webster Melissa… Continue reading Thanking Our ACL Garden Club Volunteers

SAVE THE DATES Wednesday Evening Summer Programming at the ACL…

The ACL is once again planning expanded programming in the summer on many Wednesday evenings.  The pace is easier, the evenings are lovely for a summer stroll to visit us, and we enjoy hosting these special events to see our friends and neighbors. More details forthcoming, but for now here’s what we’ve got in the… Continue reading SAVE THE DATES Wednesday Evening Summer Programming at the ACL…

Community Art Project: Garden Sculpture From Nature for our ACL Summer Garden Exhibit Wednesday July 15th from 7 – 8:30 pm

Calling ALL AGES…we are going to create and adorn our lovely ACL grounds with sculpture made from found items in nature.  Join us for an evening of hands-on fun and art installation in our very own ACL garden!  We will work together to make the objects and place them outdoors for our community to enjoy all summer long. … Continue reading Community Art Project: Garden Sculpture From Nature for our ACL Summer Garden Exhibit Wednesday July 15th from 7 – 8:30 pm

Knitting Club Saturday July 11th 10:30 – 11:45 am

Join our knitters on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.  Knitting guru Judy Castaldi will be on hand to help knitters with projects, troubleshoot, or even teach you how to knit from scratch.  Anyone who enjoys knitting or would like to learn how to knit is welcome to come.  All ages and skill levels are welcome. Upcoming Knitting Dates:… Continue reading Knitting Club Saturday July 11th 10:30 – 11:45 am

5th Grade Book Owls Book Group Thursdays, biweekly– begins THURSDAY July 9th – 6-7 pm

Book Owls is a book group this summer for children going into fifth grade. It will take place on Thursdays from 6-7 pm, biweekly. Any changes in time will be noted at book group meeting sessions.  Siblings welcome to tag along.   Our first book is Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. Please R.S.V.P and in your… Continue reading 5th Grade Book Owls Book Group Thursdays, biweekly– begins THURSDAY July 9th – 6-7 pm

SATURDAY: The ACL Book Club A Confederacy of Dunces on Saturday July 11th at noon

Our next ACL Book Club selection is A Confederacy of Dunces, by John Kennedy Toole. We will meet on Saturday, July 11th at noon.  Loyal ACL volunteer Chris Weinmann, who has taught college courses on humor in American literature, will lead our discussion.  You’re not going to want to miss this session, folks! About the… Continue reading SATURDAY: The ACL Book Club A Confederacy of Dunces on Saturday July 11th at noon